an alien who happens to move and sound a lot like seth rogan. >> i haven't eaten a dead bird, have i? >> back in 2003, we said let's make a film somewhere where it doesn't rain. our brains immediately went to the desert. and straight to aliens. >> reporter: "saturday night live's" bill haighter figures in the mix. his profile has risen in recent days after his "snl" spoof of charlie sheen. >> gnarly rock star lines. >> it was like, i'm trying to balance it. when i watched it back, i thought, oh, there it is, no. whatever. >> reporter: his "snl" co-star is also part of the "paul" ensemble it's a film that tries to blend the movie genres. >> e.t. meets midnight run type of exciting action movie. with some laughs. >> reporter: laughter that they hope is universal. mark barger, nbc news. >>> well, if you stepped outside at all today, there's a good chance you got wet. the rain coming down in marin was indicative of the weather across the bay area. while today was a lot calmer outdoors than yesterday, nick o'kelley is here to explain how it's just a pause before more wild weather rolls in.